6 months ago, I wouldn’t have believed you if you told me this.

Next week, I’ll be sitting down with someone on the Top 200 Rich List of Australia. Talking all things AI, business, and how we might work together.

Not because I chased some VC hype.

Not because I posted some viral thread.

But because I’ve been building day by day and backing myself.

And more importantly because someone in my network opened the door.

That’s the part people forget.

Sometimes, the biggest opportunities don’t come from a cold DM or a pitch deck.

They come from showing up consistently, doing good work, and building real relationships.

I wasn’t expecting this intro.

But when it came, I was ready for it.

It’s funny how things happen when you decide to go all in.

For me, that meant:

• Spending nights learning the tools.

• Running pilots with early clients.

• Taking uncomfortable calls.

• Making decisions without all the answers.

And more than anything, trusting that if I kept showing up, something would click.

Spoiler: it did.

What changed?

I surrounded myself with good people.

Talented operators, friends who pushed me, and clients who believed in what we’re doing.

I stayed focused on creating real value.

Not shit. Just helpful systems that actually work.

And now?

Doors are opening.

People are calling.

And we’re just getting started.

So if you’re early in your journey, whether it’s in AI, crypto, startups, whatever, just remember:

It’s not about chasing a “break.”

It’s about becoming the person who belongs in the room, so when the door opens, you’re ready.

Because it will open.

And when it does, the game changes.


Wish me luck for next week.

This will be one of the most fun meetings I can just feel it.

If you’re building something and want to chat AI, systems, or just the process. I’m all ears.

Catch you on Monday

- JC